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R919 XNP

1998 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,900 mi
Last recorded62,900 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 XNP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 62,900 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 62,898 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 62,882 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 60,941 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 58,609 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 56,737 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 54,682 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 54,673 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,905 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,228 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 53,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,423 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 51,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 50,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,916 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 47,540 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,540 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,257 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 46,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,068 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 45,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,212 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 40,272 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 40,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Citroen Zx?

Based on 468,577 MOT tests across 82,336 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,315
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
82,336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31,666
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,097
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,976
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,618
Stop lamp not working 17,900
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R919 XNP is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 90,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Zx fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 31,666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R919 XNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R919 XNP registered?

R919 XNP is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R919 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R919 XNP shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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